Topic: New case for server/htpc

Offline Catalyst

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Hello there.

So I'm upgrading my server(sits next to my tv doubling as an htpc).

I'm after a case that has at least 8x 3.5" bays but preferably 1 or 2 more. Trying to avoid converting 5.25" to 3.5".

Ive been looking at the Fractal R4 as i've heard they are well built but am wandering if there are any others people can recommend.
Also trying to avoid full tower cases.

so.......ideas/recommendations ?



Cheers
Last Edit: April 01, 2013, 10:19:49 am by Catalyst

Posted: March 31, 2013, 10:08:59 pm

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Reply #1 Posted: April 01, 2013, 06:57:47 am

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Reply #2 Posted: April 01, 2013, 09:01:55 am

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Cheers Lias, R3 was a typo, meant R4.

OLWAG.......what?

Reply #3 Posted: April 01, 2013, 10:20:45 am

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WTF damn clipboard didn't work properly, meant this case http://www.ascent.co.nz/productspecification.aspx?ItemID=405105

Reply #4 Posted: April 01, 2013, 06:22:37 pm

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hmmm now that is tempting

Reply #5 Posted: April 01, 2013, 08:15:48 pm

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I got a Silverstone for a HTPC.

Those things are like a Tardis. So much room on the inside for hard drives. And nice looking on the outside.

Reply #6 Posted: April 02, 2013, 08:57:57 am

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the R4 looks like a very nice case, tempted to rebuild my HTPC

Reply #7 Posted: April 02, 2013, 10:03:22 am